After four years at the helm of the University of Findlay women’s basketball program, head coach Michele Durand has decided to step down from her role, retiring from the coaching profession. “We are incredibly grateful to Coach Durand for the passion and energy she poured into the Findlay women’s basketball program,” said Director of Athletics Jim Givens. “Her
D2 NEWS: Coffman named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Midwestern State
Midwestern State alumnus Drew Coffman has been hired as the 13th head coach in the history of Midwestern State women’s basketball. Coffman coached the Decatur girls’ basketball team to back-to-back Class 4A state championships in each of the past two seasons. “I want to thank Dr. Stacia Haynie (MSU President), Kyle Williams (Athletic Director), the hiring committee
Millersville hires alum Jennifer Smith as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Story Courtesy Ethan Hulsey, Millsesville Director of Athletic Communications After leading Lock Haven to three consecutive PSAC Eastern Division titles, Jennifer Smith ’02/’04M has returned to Millersville University as its women’s basketball head coach. “We are excited to welcome Coach Smith home to lead the women’s basketball program,” said Millersville Director of Athletics Kate Corcoran. “Jen
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Green named WBB Head Coach at Georgia College & State University
Story Courtesy: Michael MacEachern, GCSU Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications Story Links MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. | The Georgia College & State University Department of Athletics has announced that Catrina Green has been named the women’s basketball head coach. “I am absolutely delighted about turning the future of our women’s basketball program over to coach Catrina Green,” said GCSU President Cathy Cox.
Arkansas Tech hires Fimple as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Story Courtesy Sam Strasner (ATU University Relations) It’s a circle that began in 1995 when Joe Foley asked a recently retired Arkansas Tech University men’s basketball player if he had an interest in coaching. Thirty-one years later, that circle is now complete and one of the winningest programs in NCAA Division II women’s basketball history
Ford resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Purdue Northwest
Purdue Northwest Athletics announced that Jesse Ford has resigned from his position as head coach of the Pride women’s basketball program. Ford led the Pride for the past two seasons, guiding the program’s growth on and off the court while mentoring student-athletes in competition and in the classroom. “My sincere appreciation to Jesse for his dedication and commitment
D2 NEWS: Matt Bollant named Women’s Basketball Coach at Southwest Baptist University
Story Courtesy: David McFeely, SBU Director of Media Relations Southwest Baptist University Director of Athletics Clark Sheehy named Matt Bollant as the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Bollant joins the Bearcats with 24 seasons as a women’s college head coach including 475 career wins, five conference Coach of the Year Awards, and 12 postseason appearances.
Terry receives 2-yr Contract Extension at Winston-Salem State
Winston-Salem State University has announced a two-year contract extension for head women’s basketball coach Tierra Terry following a historic 2025-26 season that elevated the program’s profile and set a new standard for success. In her first season leading her alma mater, Terry guided the Lady Rams to a 28-4 record, a CIAA Tournament championship and the program’s
Jacobson steps down as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Western Colorado
Head coach Adam Jacobson on Friday announced that he was stepping down from the Western Colorado women’s basketball program after four years at the helm.Jacobson compiled an overall record of 50-60 and a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference mark of 39-45, but he transformed the program from its 6-21 record in his first season (2021-22) into an RMAC
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Lyons named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Converse University
The Converse University Athletic Department announces the promotion of Kevin Lyons to the role of head women’s basketball coach. Lyons served as the interim head coach during the 2025-26 campaign. “We are building a special program at Converse and to have the support of our administration, coaches, support staff, and student athletes means a lot!” stated Lyons